Molonglo River

Stories about fishing, wildlife and riverplay in the Molonglo River, the swimming hole and tourist camp, and a (be warned) rather macabre tale.

Featuring In Order: Frank Dunshea, Barbara Roberts and Lynn West, Brian and John Agius, Christine Anderson, Patricia Stradwick, Carlos Smitz, Mary Stuart, Frank McTaggart, Alan Foskett, Dr David Nott, Richard Taber, Rodney Hurley, Ann Gugler and Patricia Frei, Judy Taber, Gordon Shannon and Alan Castle.

Credits: For details on the images and maps used in this video see corresponding images/maps below. With thanks to the National Archives of Australia for a number of photos from their online Mildenhall Collection.

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Tourist Camp

Frank Dunshea: Recollections of Acton between 1926-1946
[Excerpts on the Tourist Camp]